Director of Nursing, Clinical Cancer Services
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree (in nursing, MBA, or healthcare related field) is required. If Master’s/Doctorate Degree is in related field other than nursing specialty, a Baccalaureate of Science or Arts Degree in Nursing is required.
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required.
- 7+ years of experience in an administrative position in a large, complex health care organization with demonstrated ability to work with multiple disciplines to ensure effective health care operations.
- Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated ability to do so.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to serve as a liaison and to collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, and other customers.
- Demonstrated experience assuring patient safety, quality of care, and compliance in a regulatory environment with various state and federal agencies and the Joint Commission.
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
- Demonstrated experience developing budget strategy, priorities, and negotiating resource issues.
- Role model for service excellence principles.
- Must be proficient in computer and software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office products and EPIC.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience in Oncology Nursing across the care continuum (Infusion/radiology-oncology/outpatient/survivorship).
- 10+ years of experience at an NCI-designated cancer center.
- 10+ years of experience in an Academic Medical Center.
- Oncology Nursing Certification.
- Extensive experience with developing oncology quality programs and nursing education.
- Extensive experience in development of Bone Marrow Transplant outpatient programs and application of CAR-T therapies in an expanding landscape of non-oncology diagnoses.
- Experience working in a union environment and the related regulations associated with that type of environment.
- Knowledge of nursing research and evidence-based practice programs.
Application Process to be considered, applicants must upload the following attachments (under submission required materials):
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Please contact nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu with any questions
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.

